FNRttC FNRttC 30th October to Whitstable 2009

[BigSteev]

Which, Mikee, is why God invented trains . And siestas.

God? I thought it was Richard Trevithick. Didn't have you down as a creationist.

 

[theclaud]

God? I thought it was Richard Trevithick. Didn't have you down as a creationist.

It's a catch-all term. You take me too literally!

 

[Will1985]

Perhaps - I know that route from Canterbury to Ashford well enough already, but might they be even stricter on bikes?

 

[Will1985]

I don't know...it just seems the newer the train, the more difficult they are about cyclists IME.

 

[mike e]

What about riding to Ashford to try out the new high-speed train back to St. Pancras. Is that the sort of experience that might interest anyone?

Would this high-speed train you speak of be designed by God or Richard Trevithick?...

 

[ianrauk]

oooh did some one mention cycling back as well?

 

[mike e]

oooh did some one mention cycling back as well?

Many choices for the return Ian

1) catch train designed by God
2) catch train designed by Richard Trevithick
3) ride back, whatever the weather
4) get hammered to compensate for the weather, then ride back

 

[ianrauk]

Number 3 please Carol.....

Many choices for the return Ian

1) catch train designed by God
2) catch train designed by Richard Trevithick
3) ride back, whatever the weather
4) get hammered to compensate for the weather, then ride back

 

[Aperitif]

Many choices for the return Ian

1) catch train designed by God
2) catch train designed by Richard Trevithick
3) ride back, whatever the weather
4) get hammered to compensate for the weather, then ride back

Number 4 then 3 please Carol...
- swiftly followed by a dosage of Adrian's idea!

 

[mike e]

This new high-speed train of Adrian's, I take it he's not on about the Eurostar? We only have the steam varieties oop north so any train would be fast...

 

[ianrauk]

no it's the brand spanking new hi speed commuter line...

This new high-speed train of Adrian's, I take it he's not on about the Eurostar? We only have the steam varieties oop north so any train would be fast...

 

[mike e]

no it's the brand spanking new hi speed commuter line...

I utilise the train enough on these outings i.e Hull to KX and return, so it's definately riding back for me...

 

[mike e]

I utilise the train enough on these outings i.e Hull to KX and return, so it's definately riding back for me...

Just like to clarify, that is to central London and not Hull...

Look out for the 2nd edition of SMRbtL

 

[Aperitif]

There is a lovely brickwork tower at the top of Shooters Hill mikee - ask Lee.
I wondered how the workers got the bricks all the way up there then carted them up scaffolding to create the structure. Not easy. What was very easy was raiding Andy's café again for tea, rolls and comfort...it just sort of appeared in front of us!

 

[BigSteev]

We only have the steam varieties oop north so any train would be fast...

It's true....A train...oop North....yesterday